Victoria found a successful career after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002. When she had her second child, she decided to step back from full-time work and move…
After recovering from Covid, Charis faced health complications that led to her needing to leave her job of 18 years as a math teacher. As a single mom, she began…
When Dija, her husband and their two children moved to the United States from Morocco, Dija was forced to give up a career she loved. As they settled into their…
As a single parent, Shana was struggling with her work-life balance. She was feeling burned out and stressed. She attended PA Women Work’s New Choices program where she learned critical…
After Vanessa’s husband passed away in 2012, she needed to support herself and her four daughters. She put herself through college, earning a B.A in Government Affairs, while working full-time…
After 20 years living as refugees in Uganda, Celestin Lukalo and his family were notified they would be moving to the United States.“When we found out we were going to…
“I don’t think I’m your typical PA Women Work participant,” said Danelle Connor. “I have a doctorate and all this experience, but I needed to reach out for help.” When…
After years of working as a chef, Michael was ready for a new career that offered better work-life balance and challenged him in new ways. He went back to school,…
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